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Volunteering with an Intellectual Disability
This blog is about the highs and lows of volunteering as a person with an intellectual disability.
Inclusion Canada
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Remembering Sophia
Sophia was confident. She knew exactly what she needed to live well. That is an affordable, smoke and chemical free home to accommodate...
Inclusion Canada
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Highlights from the 13th Annual Federal Policy Forum on Inclusion
On November 28, 2022, Inclusion Canada and People First of Canada hosted their 13th federal policy forum on inclusion. This year’s event...
Inclusion Canada
Dec 15, 20225 min read
Mental Illness & MAiD – What you need to know
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week! Have you had trouble finding mental health care that you can afford? Have you found it hard...
Inclusion Canada
Oct 7, 20223 min read
MAiD Infographic
Image description: Text on a grey background detailing access to disability support. Text reads: 87% – Health Canada assures us that in...
Inclusion Canada
Aug 26, 20221 min read
Making the Employment Equity Act review work for you
Only 6% of survey respondents agreed that the Employment Equity Act has made a big difference in people with an intellectual disability...
Inclusion Canada
Jul 24, 20223 min read
The Fight Continues: The Potential Expansion of Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying Legislation
On Mar 17, 2021, lives of people with disabilities in Canada changed forever, when Canada made it legal to receive MAID based on disability.
Inclusion Canada
Jun 25, 20223 min read
Doing my part: How to make digital content accessible
Happy National AccessAbility Week! Although I’ve been working in the disability and inclusion space for almost 8 years, I’m always...
Inclusion Canada
May 30, 20222 min read
Article 12 Solutions Lab – Framework for Design & Implementation
From September 2019 to March 2021, Inclusion Canada and IRIS worked on a project to support people with intellectual, cognitive,...
Inclusion Canada
May 25, 20222 min read
Today is World Health Day!
Today is World Health Day. The World Health Organization is asking people and governments all over the world to take action towards...
Inclusion Canada
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Article 12 Solutions Lab – My Life, My Decisions Facilitated Course
From September 2019 to March 2021, Inclusion Canada and IRIS worked on a project to support people with intellectual, cognitive,...
Inclusion Canada
Mar 25, 20222 min read
11 Interesting Facts about the CRPD
Today, Inclusion Canada is celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons...
Inclusion Canada
Mar 4, 20222 min read
From One Ally to Another: (My thoughts on) how to join people with disabilities in their fight again
Slow down. Slow down the pace of your work. Recognize that some people’s minds and bodies move slower. That others are putting energy...
Inclusion Canada
Feb 15, 20222 min read
12th Annual Policy Forum for Inclusion Recap
Please note: below is a detailed summary of the 12th Annual Federal Policy Forum for Inclusion. You can find links to all of the...
Inclusion Canada
Dec 16, 202111 min read
October 10 – World Mental Health Day
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organization’s slogan for the day is “Mental health care for all: let’s make it...
Inclusion Canada
Oct 10, 20212 min read
Legal Capacity: Tools for you, your family, and your community
Think about the last time you visited the bank. Did the banker let you withdraw the money you wanted? What about your last visit to the...
Inclusion Canada
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Deinstitutionalization – Done Right
“As a society we must guarantee future generations of people with intellectual disabilities and their families that we will not create...
Inclusion Canada
Jun 24, 20216 min read
The Role of Innovative Technologies in Recruiting and Increasing Retention of Employees with Disability
On June 1, 2021, Inclusion Canada co-hosted and participated in a roundtable discussion on “The Role of Innovative Technologies in Recruitin
Inclusion Canada
Jun 15, 20213 min read
Advancing Equal Access for People with Intellectual Disabilities in the Workplace
In 2019, the Government of Canada passed a new law called the Accessible Canada Act. There is also a plain language version of this law....
Inclusion Canada
Dec 14, 20202 min read
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Today, November 25th, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Inclusion Canada
Nov 25, 20202 min read
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